- Electrical Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class spied forward of 2026 U.S. launch
- New EV will change EQC electrical compact crossover offered abroad
- Excessive-performance AMG variant deliberate
Mercedes-Benz has been noticed testing a prototype for an electrical compact crossover that can find yourself changing the EQC.
The EQC is the compact crossover whose 2020 debut marked the arrival of Mercedes’ EQ sub-brand for electrical automobiles. Nonetheless, its foundation on a platform initially developed for gas-powered automobiles meant its EV credentials have been missing in comparison with the competitors, specifically the Tesla Mannequin Y, and Mercedes in the end flipped on its determination to supply it within the U.S.
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC
That will not be the case for the EQC’s successor which can be referred to as a GLC-Class EV or one thing to that impact to replicate its positioning alongside the gas-powered GLC-Class vary. Mercedes in August confirmed the car for an arrival within the U.S. in 2026, along with an electrical C-Class, prototypes for which are additionally out testing. The timing factors to the automobiles possible arriving as 2027 fashions.
The GLC-Class EV prototype will be seen along with the gas-powered GLC-Class in a number of the photographs, revealing the same measurement of the automobiles but additionally the contrasting design. The EV’s roofline slopes extra towards the rear and its entrance finish is exclusive, that includes a sleeker, extra rounded look total in comparison with the common GLC-Class. Search for styling cues to be borrowed from 2022’s Imaginative and prescient EQXX idea.
Mercedes-Benz Imaginative and prescient EQXX
Underpinning the car will likely be Mercedes’ new MB.EA devoted EV platform. It is not clear what efficiency targets are deliberate, however the GLC-Class EV ought to have a spread of greater than 300 miles in at the least one variant. A high-performance AMG variant can also be deliberate.
The MB.EA platform was introduced in 2021 along with an MMA platform that Mercedes will use for automobiles smaller than the C-Class and GLC-Class segments. The MMA platform helps each hybrid and electrical powertrains, and we’ll see it debut subsequent 12 months in a redesigned CLA-Class. The brand new CLA-Class will attain the U.S. as a 2026 mannequin.
Teaser for next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class due in 2025
Each the MB.EA and MMA platforms may have 800-volt electrical methods, which is able to allow excessive charging charges. Mercedes has confirmed the flexibility so as to add 186 miles in 10 minutes when beginning at 10% state of cost. The vehicles may also be capable of recharge from 10% to 80% in underneath 22 minutes.
Mercedes additionally has devoted EV platforms for future vans and AMG automobiles. An AMG.EA platform is about to debut across the finish of subsequent 12 months in an electrical substitute for the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, whereas a Van.EA platform will debut in 2026 in a new midsize van household.